as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to
the monument was created to eternalize the service and sacrifice of the sons of the village who fought in the American Civil War
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Lent will last until Holy Thursday on April 2, 2026, or the Thursday before Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Last Supper.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
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The display commemorates the 40th anniversary of Graham’s 1986 Amsterdam Conference for Evangelists, which equipped thousands of pastors and evangelists worldwide to share the gospel.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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As the band celebrates 50 years of hair metal greatness, Twisted Sister‘s future is up in the air.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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DeSoto High SchoolÕs Ethan ÒBoobieÓ Feaster, right, celebrates during the city of DeSoto hosted a championship parade honoring its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Young people get blocked from leadership roles based on tenure rather than capability, which perpetuates the illusion that leadership roles should be reserved for middle-aged or older workers.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Eternalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalizes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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